The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Volume 50, Issue 52 Knights of Columbus honors Deputy, Firefighter and Paramedic of the Year. St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office so has been with the Sheriff’s Office since a patrol deputy for nearly three years. 2009, working in the Communications Divi- Archbishop Rummel Council 5747 of the sion, in the Corrections Division and now as See HONORS on Page 11 Knights of Columbus in Chalmette recog- nized a Sheriff’s Deputy, Firefighter and Paramedic of the Year during its Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 18 in its council hall on Paris Road. The Knights also gave a donation to the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division. Sheriff’s Dep. Brad Alfonso, a veteran of the Sheriff’s Office for more than seven years, was Deputy of the Year. Capt. Brad Tregle, veteran of the parish Fire Department for more than 15 years, was named Firefighter of the Year. And Steve Benci, who has worked more than 11 years with Acadian Ambulance, was named Paramedic of the Year. Grand Knight Russell Serpas Sr. said the Knights of Columbus gives the awards “to recognize our public servants. We appreci- Shown are the Knights of Columbus Paramedic of the Year Steve Benci, second from left, and next to him Firefighter ate the work they do in this parish.’’ of the Year Capt. Brad Tregle and Deputy of the Year Sheriff’s Dep. Brad Alfonso. At left is Deputy Grand Knight Dennis A native of St. Bernard Parish, Alfon- Bourgeois and at right is Grand Knight Russell Serpas Sr. Sheriff Pohlmann tells D.A.R.E. graduates they must make the right choices St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. is aimed at trying prevent drug use or be alerted said. to keep youngsters from using to them actually using drugs. Educating children early on Sheriff James Pohlmann drugs, including tobacco and If necessary, drug test kits about the hazards of drug abuse seemed delighted when he alcohol, or taking part in vio- are available at pharmacies to is the best hope to reduce future asked 5th-graders graduating lence or bullying others. test young people, the sheriff use and a life tortured by drug the Sheriff’s Office Drug Abuse The sheriff, speaking this told parents. If there is a problem addiction and criminal acts to Resistance Education program week at D.A.R.E. graduations it is important to rescue them support a drug habit, Sheriff at Prompt Succor Schppl what and large turnouts of relatives before they become involved Pohlmann said. they had learned and one boy at Prompt Succor and Gauth- in the criminal justice system answered “to make good choic- ier Elementary, said kids can and end up in prison, the sheriff See D.A.R.E. on Page 12 es.’’ only lead productive lives if they It was music to the sheriff’s make the right choices, includ- ears because the importance ing listening to their parents and of making good choices is what teachers and deciding who they he emphasizes to students at should and shouldn’t associate each graduation of the D.A.R.E. with. program, taught by instructors About 90 children graduated from the Sheriff’s Office to every the D.A.R.E. program at Gauthi- fifth-grader in the parish. er and about 50 at Prompt Suc- “It’s refreshing to hear they cor. realize it comes down to mak- The sheriff praised parents ing good choices in life,’’ Sheriff for coming out and encouraged Pohlmann said after the cere- them to continue staying fo- mony. “That’s the answer you cused on their children, includ- are hoping to get to that ques- ing talking often with them and Sheriff James Pohlmann addresses students and their relatives at Prompt School’s tion.’’ looking for warning signs to help D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony. INDEX Religious News ...............................2 Obituaries ...................................... 6 Education ........................................9 Community & State News .....3-5 & 8 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Entertainment ...............................11 2 Church Directory, Calendar & News Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - The St. Bernard News Assembly of God Worship 9am • Sun. School Church 494-7378 10:30am 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Gospel Temple 272-0123 • services 10am & 5:30pm 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Wed. Bible study 7pm Chalmette, LA Assumption of Our Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm Lady Catholic Church Greater Mount Olive 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, 272-0392 Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Baptist Church 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am 1904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school 8am, worship 9am • Thur. 7pm Bethlehem Baptist Church 682-0675 Greater Round Hill Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Baptist Church Sun. School 8am, worship 9am 905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, Violet Thu. Bible study 7pm Sunday worship 11am Wed Bible study 7pm DECEMBER 28 at the Battlefield during the Commemora- Landmark Hotel, 2601 Severn Ave, Me- Call on Me Ministries a • Open Jam/Mic, Lacy’s Cue in Chalmette tion. The majority of the events take place tairie, LA (Free Parking). Room Rates: $110 non-denominational Christian Church Greater South Shore 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. F.G.B.C. (701 W. Judge Perez Drive), all musicians during the day from 9:30am-4:30pm with per night or $150 SUITE per night. Call Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is “Rebuilding the family Structure” Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, and generes welcome from novice to pro. special events on Friday and Saturday Landmark Hotel for room reservations. Ball La 70032 • 278-8854 Carolyn Park Presbyte- Sun. worship 9:00am An opportunity for all musicians to show- nights. Friday night is a re-enactment of Tickets: $80.00 Shriner & Lady per person. rian Church Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. case their talent at no cost. Smoke free one of the skirmishes leading up to the $100 Non-Member per person *Call Shrine 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am High Praise Fellowship 781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste. environment. 7:30-10:30PM Battle. More information can be found on Center (985) 725-1716 for ball tickets. Chalmette Church of A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am the National Park Service website which is Christ 250-8492 Lighthouse Pentecos- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible JANUARY 4-7 www.nps.gov/jela MAY 26-28 study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wed. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school • 5th Annual Battle of New Orleans His- • Bayou Country Superfest, Blake Shel- 10am, worship 11am Celebration Church Wed. Bible Study 7pm torical Symposium, January 4th at St. JANUARY 14 & 18 ton, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Living Cornerstone Bernard Historic Courthouse (former PGT • Nature Photography Walk, Join local Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams 10:45am Church International 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Beauregard High School) – 2nd floor; Jan- photographer Mike Murphree to discover Jr., Brett Eldredge, Old Dominion and more Christ Lutheran Church Braithwaite 228-6401 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. service 10am uary 5th at Los Islenos Museum Complex the secrets of memorable pictures. 10:30 are all coming to the air-conditioned Mer- (504) 342-2830 – Multi-purpose building; January 6th at a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free but space limited so cedes-Benz Superdome for the 2017 Su- Sunday Worship 10:00 am Nabi Healing Center Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. St. Bernard Parish Government Complex call for reservations. Barataria Preserve of perfest, the first-ever to be held in New Sunday 5-8pm Christian Fellowship Council Chambers; January 7th at St. Ber- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Orleans. Already a Memorial Day tradition, Family Worship Center New Birth Ministries 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • 6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, nard Parish Government Complex Council Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero Bayou Country Superfest will take place 324-4092 301-9282 Sun. Service 8am Wed. Church School 6pm Chambers (see full preliminary schedule at (near Crown Point). 689-3690 ext 10 or May 26, 27 & 28 with a free kick-off cel- Wed. Bible Study 6pm Sun. service 10:30am http://bit.ly/2h4d20L) www.nps.gov/jela. ebration on Friday, May 26 at Champions A Closer Walk, Meeting One in Christ Church the Need Ministry 530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette Square, located outside the Mercedes-Benz 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, 682-1117 Sun. service 10am JANUARY 6 & 7 JANUARY 21 Superdome featuring Easton Corbin and Violet, La 70092 Our Lady of Prompt Sun. Service 8am Succor Catholic • The Cary Black Band, Lacy’s Cue in • Day at the Races, New Orleans Fair- more! Saturday and Sunday two-day Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Church 271-3441 Chalmette (701 W. Judge Perez Drive), clas- grounds. $45.00 per person includes Buffet, packages for the Superfest concerts Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Corinne Missionary Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, sic rock, blues, a little country and includes Racing Program, Admission, Tax & Gratuity in the Superdome go on sale Thursday, Baptist Church 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm original music. 9:00 PM It is a Special Day “Road to the Derby Day” December 8 at 10:00 a.m. CST on Bayou- 5620 E.